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Linebacker Larry Foote visits Redskins

Free agent linebacker Larry Foote came to town, visited with Redskins officials and apparently is hitting the road without a new contract.

It's believed Foote still intends to make his visit to the Arizona Cardinals this week. He's expected in Phoenix on Wednesday.

Foote spent last year with his hometown Detroit Lions but the previous seven seasons was with the Pittsburgh Steelers, playing under new Redskins' linebackers coach Lou Spanos.

According to an NFL.com report, Foote is seeking a contract that would exceed the one Scott Fujita signed Monday with Cleveland. Fujita reportedly will receive $14 million over three years, with about $8 million guaranteed.

Though Foote spent last year playing in Jim Schwartz's 4-3 defense, he would likely be an inside linebacker in a 3-4 system.

I don't know that letting the guy leave is sticking to a plan. Quality UFAs can name their price in this market. For all we know, Bruce Allen offered that price and Foote just wants to see if the other two want to beat it.

Has there been anything about anyone bombing on the Wonderlic at the Combine? It seems like there are two or three stories like that every year, but I haven't heard any so far. Personally, I don't put much stock in the Wonderlic, but it's funny to see "analysts" get all worked up over it.

Posted by: closer44 | March 9, 2010 4:14 PM

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel has Idaho's Mike Iupati (Guard, 6-5, 331) with a score of 13. He's considered the top prospect at guard and a projected 1st rounder.

Apparently, UMass tackle Vladimir Ducasse (6-4, 330), projected as a high second rounder, also scored a 13.

Couldn't his agent pick up the phone and tell the other teams this is what's on the table from the Skins? I think that with Foote leaving, the Skins weren't in the same ballpark as far as a contract, similar to Pashos.

I'd hate to play a game of chicken against Bruce. Dude is sticking to his plan."

Boy am I loving this new regime.

Posted by: MistaMoe | March 9, 2010 4:36 PM | Report abuse

Agreed, this dude does not blink.

Posted by: iH8dallas | March 9, 2010 4:42 PM

OK, I guess so ... in that he's not Vinny. But what is so impressive about interviewing a top unrestricted free agent and letting him leave? I mean, Buffalo does that. And they've produced, um, the Bills.

Is it part of a "plan" to interview these guys and then NOT make competitive offers?

Moe, I don't think I said anything homophobic ... though I've never watched that thing to its conclusion ... do they kiss before its over?

I do not see a point in making an offer of 8 mill guaranteed to an aging, past his prime linebacker. We do need help and im not saying we shouldnt be looking, but there is no point in overpaying for a declining 2nd MLB. We can find a starter there in the draft, I mean remember we are not going to be winning anyhting this year, it is more important to fill holes on the oline, because without help there we wont make it through the season.

The good thing about not over paying playing is that if the players that we end up with are bad in the middle of the season, all of you guys that talk about their salaries won't have anything to say. Albert Haynesworth would be acceptable if he didn't make so much money. Bad hands on Carlos Rodgers would have been more acceptable if he wasn't a high draft pick and make a lot of money.

So now Bruce Allen will get some cut rate players and draftees who will be playing to get big contracts. Big Al's best games were when he was playing to get $100 million. Now that he's got it, he spends more time getting helped off the field than anybody that he tackles.

If they are good judges of talent, they will get up and coming players instead of already there and getting paid players. No need to encourage the Danny to pass on any costs to the fans, because people are already leery of him and all his money making schemes. If they still end up 4-12 at least the players will be playing to get a better contract, even if it isn't from the Redskins. They will be like the Wizards. With Gilbert suspended, and Haywood, Butler, Stevenson and Jamison gone, they play scrappy ball. They didn't get much better skill wise, but every player is playing all out because they don't get paid much and their contracts aren't guaranteed for long.

Bottom line the Wizard players are now hungry. Redskins players are getting ready to get in that line.

I think the skins have a ploy. many of these teams are not going to sign their RFA they gave tenders to and the skins know it. So at some point the FA market will truly open up and the Skins will snag a few.

note everyone they brought in is 30-something. they can't rebuild with players with 1 or 2 decent/good years left.

Hold to the line Bruce...Don't overpay on OLD players...let them get rich somewhere else. Obviously they did not come in to Redskins Park with the attitude of "wanting to be a Redskin"...just the opposite..."Show me duh Money!" To H3ll with them! WParker is damaged goods.